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VVMC Earns Nuclear Medicine Accreditation
VVMC has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation innuclear medicine as the result of a recent review by the AmericanCollege of Radiology (ACR). Nuclear medicine is a branch of medicalimaging that uses small amounts of radioactive material ingestedby the patient to diagnose and treat a variety of diseaseincluding many types of cancers heart disease and certain otherabnormalities within the body.
The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level ofimage quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilitiesmeeting ACR Practice Guidelines and Technical Standards after apeer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medicalphysicists who are experts in the field. Image quality personnelqualifications adequacy of facility equipment quality controlprocedures and quality assurance programs are assessed. Thefindings are reported to the ACR Committee on Accreditation whichsubsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report theycan use for continuous practice improvement.
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Screening Secrets: What Every Man Should Know About Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate cancer is the most common type of non-skin related cancer in men, and it is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men within the United States, behind lung cancer. Fortunately, if caught early, prostate cancer remains highly treatable and curable with minimally invasive procedures.
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Unplug to Recharge: Why a Digital Detox Is the Real Power Move for 2026
Our phones promise connection, convenience and control, yet most of us feel more scattered, stressed and sleepless than ever. The constant pings, scrolls and notifications have rewired our brains for distraction. The fix? Not abandoning technology altogether, but reclaiming balance.
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Beyond the Scale: Why Nutrition and Exercise Work Better Together
For decades, weight loss advice has been distilled into a simple equation: calories in, calories out. Eat less, maybe combine that with exercise, and the pounds will fall away. But according to experts at Vail Health, that equation overlooks a much bigger picture.